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GERD-like symptoms?

Posted by mitch8006 @mitch8006, Feb 27, 2019

Hello all,

I am 23 years old and was told I have GERD as of about 6 months ago. It all started when I went to see my doctor about mucus in my throat that I couldn't seem to get rid of. I was told it was GERD and was immediately put on Omeprazole once per day. A few weeks later after not much relief I had a scope performed on my throat and stomach and everything came back normal, no ulcers, hernia, or damage to my throat. Before starting the Omeprazole I never had any burning pain in my chest, but now it seems like its very frequent and it still hasn't done much of anything for the mucus in my throat. I am young, fairly active, never smoked, not overweight, and don't drink any caffeine so being diagnosed with GERD doesn't really make sense to me. Now if I try to stop taking Omeprazole I have extremely bad burning in my chest that Zantac cant even help. I also occasionally wipe blood when pooping. I told my doctor but she said it could just be something to do with my acid levels...

Is there anything else that could be causing these GERD-like symptoms that I'm missing?

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blue717 | @blue717 | 3 hours ago
In reply to @dbamos1945 "@blue717: if I were you I would stop including foods that are known to irritate hiatal..." + (show)
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@blue717: if I were you I would stop including foods that are known to irritate hiatal hernias and esophagus (google or call dr office for their list) from your diet. Every episode you endure could be causing more harm. Tums can only react to acid already formed. Nurse may choose to be helpful when you inquire about “stopping the acid formation” rather than relieving discomfort. I have had Gerd for at least 40 years and have learned that certain foods & drink (alcohol is BAD on so many levels). I wait until at least 4 hr after eating to lay prone. I stopped taking rx drug for Gerd and take OTC Famotidine 20mg in am and occasionally another before bed if I think I will have problem overnight (but not very often). I can’t remember last time I had Gerd because I have chosen to change my consumption of food/drink.
If you do suffer Gerd I recommend drink excessive amounts of water immediately to dilute acid, use TUMS, Pepto Bismal, eat some yogurt, but keep drinking water - no alcohol!
I hope my experiences will help you tonight! dbamos1945

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@dbamos1945 Thank you, very useful comments. I haven't had any alcohol since champagne at my daughter's wedding in 2007. I have increased my water intake but would like to avoid famotidine. Again, thanks; I will try your suggestions.

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